Leo XIII

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Circular medal of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903).
Obverse: Profile bust of Leo XIII looking to proper right; inscribed at edge "LEO·XIII·PONT·MAX·AN·IV·" and under bust "[ ]·BIANCHI".
Reverse: Personification of the Christian church standing, holding cross and keys with two children on each...

Circular medal of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903).
Obverse: Profile bust of Leo XIII looking to proper right; inscribed at edge "LEO·XIII·PONT·MAX·AN·IV·" and under bust "[ ]·BIANCHI".
Reverse: Personification of the Christian church standing, holding cross and keys with two children on each side and rays of light above; inscribed at edge "IVENTVTI·RELIGIONE·ET·BONIS·ARTIBVS·INSTITVENDAE" and in exergue "PARATA·IN·VRBE/SCHOLAR·SVBSITIA/A·MDCCCLXXXI".